News archive
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April, 2016
Council on track to break even by 2024
Originally published: Saturday, 30th April, 2016
A projection that City Council will be “back in the black” by 2024 without relying on rate hikes was not ambitious, according to new General Manager James Roncon.
Tour brings special coins
Originally published: Saturday, 30th April, 2016
A steady stream of locals with pockets full of silver descended upon a blue tent in the Town Square yesterday.
Anzac Day in an English pub
Originally published: Saturday, 30th April, 2016
A Broken Hill boy running a 623-year-old pub in England had his regulars tossing coins on Anzac Day to raise a few quid for old soldiers.
Rivals face off
Originally published: Saturday, 30th April, 2016
Traditional rivals North and South will square off again today at Alma Oval.
Both teams need a win
Originally published: Saturday, 30th April, 2016
This round four clash between West and Central today at League Headquarters has all the ingredients to be a blockbuster.
Flying Doctor upgrade
Originally published: Friday, 29th April, 2016
The Flying Doctor says the construction of a new aircraft hangar at its local base will help it expand the range of services it provides to the region.
Anzac clash for McGregor
Originally published: Thursday, 28th April, 2016
On Monday, April 25 Lachlan McGregor played in his first SANFL ANZAC day match, when the 2015 grand finalist faced off in a rematch with West Adelaide on the pristine Adelaide Oval in front of a modest crowd.
New pound in the pipeline
Originally published: Thursday, 28th April, 2016
Council will fund a new purpose-built pound after it was found the current site no longer fit regulations.
Eisteddfod shake up
Originally published: Thursday, 28th April, 2016
This year’s Broken Hill Eisteddfod will feature a brand new category in a bid to counteract falling entrant numbers.
Charger may have sparked fire
Originally published: Wednesday, 27th April, 2016
A blaze that destroyed a brick shed yesterday morning may have started from an overheated mobile phone charger, according to the BH Fire Brigade.
Poster proves popular
Originally published: Wednesday, 27th April, 2016
A painting being used as a poster to promote the Silver City Cup was so good that someone has already snapped it up.
Hobby turns into dedication
Originally published: Wednesday, 27th April, 2016
Twenty-three years ago, local artist Bob Groves threw his hat into the ring for president of the Willyama Art Society.
Strong crowd for Anzac services
Originally published: Tuesday, 26th April, 2016
Thousands of people turned out to local Anzac Day services yesterday to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Second off-take agreement for Hawsons
Originally published: Friday, 22nd April, 2016
The Hawsons iron ore project, south of the city, has signed a deal with the world’s biggest independent producer of iron ore pellets.
Cheap fuel ‘won’t last’
Originally published: Thursday, 21st April, 2016
Fuel prices in the city have been dropping, but one retailer doesn’t expect it to last.
NDIS jobs boost
Originally published: Wednesday, 20th April, 2016
The rollout of a disability scheme will see an additional 200 jobs in the region by 2018, according to the Minister for Disability Services and local MP.
Pies win thriller
Originally published: Monday, 18th April, 2016
Central secured their first win of the season on Saturday after fending off a fighting North to win an absolute thriller.
Teenage art workshop
Originally published: Monday, 18th April, 2016
Creative genius comes in many forms, and for Kelsey Graham it is creating realistic-looking injuries through make up.
Vandalism spike
Originally published: Monday, 18th April, 2016
City Council’s new general manager is asking residents to be more vigilant and parents to be more responsible following an increase in vandalism in Sturt Park.
Soft drink tax ‘won’t work’: pub
Originally published: Saturday, 16th April, 2016
A higher tax on addictive sugary drinks would provide a lot of health benefits, according to a recent study.
Improved West faces tough competition
Originally published: Saturday, 16th April, 2016
Round two today will be another Double Header at League Headquarters with the first game at 1.00pm - and what a start it should be.
Rev up for MotorX
Originally published: Saturday, 16th April, 2016
Tomorrow the local motocross returns with round one of the Broken Hill Speedway Club MotorX.
Time for a jab
Originally published: Saturday, 16th April, 2016
Last week the new flu vaccine hit the city and locals have been quick to get a shot.
RNs crucial in nursing homes, stresses union
Originally published: Saturday, 16th April, 2016
Like hundreds of other aged care workers across the state, Lynette Mitchell is hoping a months’ long campaign to keep registered nurses in nursing homes has been enough.
Shorty up for auction
Originally published: Friday, 15th April, 2016
Shorty O’Neil Village is on the market and will go up for public auction in June.
Riders ready for time trial
Originally published: Friday, 15th April, 2016
This weekend sees the Broken Hill Mountain Bike Club hit rugged terrain for their Silverton Time Trial.
Family fun just a short trip away
Originally published: Friday, 15th April, 2016
The Topar Campdraft is on this weekend and it’s only a short trip for great time for the whole family.
Local childcare demand doesn’t exist: provider
Originally published: Thursday, 14th April, 2016
Plans for a new long day care centre in the city have unsettled existing providers who say demand isn’t there.
Students complete road safety crash course
Originally published: Wednesday, 13th April, 2016
A group of local high school students have been given a crash course in road safety.
Bikers break records
Originally published: Wednesday, 13th April, 2016
t’s not every day you set a new world record but a former local woman and her friends have just helped break not one, but two of them.
Former Menindee school employee ordered to repay $20k
Originally published: Wednesday, 13th April, 2016
Double chance for Council grants
Originally published: Monday, 11th April, 2016
Community groups now have two opportunities to apply for funds from City Council each year under changes to Council’s community grants process.
Water plan’s delay invites suspicion
Originally published: Monday, 11th April, 2016
The State Government should make public the detailed business cases now being considered for the city’s long-term water supply, Labor says.
Robins take flight
Originally published: Monday, 11th April, 2016
The Robins have opened the season with a comprehensive 79-point victory over a disappointing Central.
Mayor backs move
Originally published: Saturday, 9th April, 2016
Mayor Wincen Cuy has hit back at critics of the library relocation plan who say Council is foolish to move from a building it owns into a leased property.
Sentimental Journey for HWH residents
Originally published: Saturday, 9th April, 2016
Residents, staff and volunteers sang and danced the day away when Harold Williams Home was turned briefly into a concert hall on Wednesday.
Central, West keen to make a good start
Originally published: Saturday, 9th April, 2016
Central and West will open the A-Grade season today at the Jubilee Oval.
Print workshop on again
Originally published: Saturday, 9th April, 2016
The Broken Hill Print Collective’s co-founder, Salma Peisto, will be hosting a screen print workshop next weekend.
Vink’s work on show
Originally published: Saturday, 9th April, 2016
A finalist in the Outback Open Art Prize and a regular exhibitor, Shane Vink, will be showing work at West Darling Arts next week.
Former local’s web success
Originally published: Saturday, 9th April, 2016
A former local has been busy developing web platforms to help organisations with different events.
South to start strong
Originally published: Saturday, 9th April, 2016
This afternoon’s second game of the A-Grade double-header at the Jube has last year’s grand finalists squaring off.
Library to move
Originally published: Friday, 8th April, 2016
The city’s library is set to double in size after councillors last night voted to move it to an Argent Street location.
Family pharmacy’s 100 years in Broken Hill
Originally published: Thursday, 7th April, 2016
On Saturday, CP Peoples Chemist will turn 100 years old and everyone is invited to the party.
DPI admits river situation desperate: farmer
Originally published: Thursday, 7th April, 2016
The situation in the Darling River was a mess, a senior water bureaucrat admitted yesterday, according to a crop grower who attended a public meeting in Pooncarie.
Key meeting for BHBA
Originally published: Wednesday, 6th April, 2016
A notice has been sent to all Broken Hill Basketball members that a Special General Meeting will be held at the BHBA Stadium tonight at 6:30.
Seniors get tech savvy
Originally published: Wednesday, 6th April, 2016
Broken Hill seniors are getting in touch with their inner geek with the help of some free training in the use of technology.
Humble hero
Originally published: Wednesday, 6th April, 2016
A local father who risked his life to save an elderly man from a burning garage last week has been praised as a humble hero.
New GM aiming to ‘future-proof’ city
Originally published: Tuesday, 5th April, 2016
It was the unique “allure” of Broken Hill that attracted incoming City Council general manager James Roncon.
Firies donate to Salvos
Originally published: Monday, 4th April, 2016
Firefighters at the Broken Hill Central Fire Station have donated food and supplies to those who are in need.
River concerns finally addressed
Originally published: Saturday, 2nd April, 2016
If patience is truly a virtue, then Ngiyampaa Elder Dr Beryl Carmichael must surely have a case for a sainthood.
Ex-journo’s ‘crime file’
Originally published: Saturday, 2nd April, 2016
A former BDT journalist has turned to a life of crime and is now being sought by federal police.
Aboriginal input needed
Originally published: Saturday, 2nd April, 2016
The region’s peak Aboriginal group says Broken Hill and other far west councils should be scrapped and replaced with a single body that gives Aboriginal people a greater voice.
Cup kicks off season
Originally published: Saturday, 2nd April, 2016
Today the AFL Broken Hill season starts when the Lightning Cup fires up at Jubilee Oval.
Local lads picked for championships
Originally published: Saturday, 2nd April, 2016
Two Aboriginal footballers are in Queensland this weekend playing in a five-day football carnival.
Magic on the track
Originally published: Friday, 1st April, 2016
Wednesday night’s Harness Racing meet in Mildura saw a locally-owned horse record its seventh straight win.
Fast arrival for new addition;
Originally published: Friday, 1st April, 2016
Netallie Station’s James McClure found himself thrust into the role of a midwife on Wednesday, but after just one day in the job, he’s decided he’d much rather stick to working on the land.
